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Okay, my husband and I are not financially insecure, but the prices at this restaurant are ridiculous. We have eaten there many times over the years, but tonight was the absolute last time we will walk in the door. We were visiting a nearby friend's house at Elk River and since there are not many choices at night, we decided...
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If you want a DELICIOUS meal, great atmosphere and wonderful wait staff, go to Louisiana Purchase! This has been one of our special places to go for years. We've taken groups, friends etc... you will not go wrong with this gem of a restaurant and Laurie, the owner, is lovely...Treat youself, you will not be disappointed.

Definitely overpriced! It was slow and the chef would not accommodate me by adding a lemon caper sauce to the trout even though it was offered on menu. He said he didn't know if he would have enough for the night! It was already 7:30 and the restaurant was barely a third full!!! Will never go back there! Too many...
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The only time I put on more than a t-shirt on this trip was here. It was a nice place with good food but a little pricey. They stuck us in a very small corner table with three walls behind the hostess. Very odd and felt claustrophobic. I would get rid of that table and make it something else. The...
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Nice restaurant. Excellent service. However, felt this restaurant is over priced for the food that you get. Our bill for 5 people was $330. Only 3 got drinks, and only 1 a dessert.
Friends said that the Bar b que shrimp was not very good.
The eggplant dish wasOK.
Probably would not return.
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There are only two restaurants in Banner Elk that are truly special and this is one of them. (Artisinal is the other --- see my separate review for details.)
The food and atmosphere at Louisiana Purchase are really very good. If you like crawfish, you will find a dozen menu items to choose from. Even if you don't like crawfish,...
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Best dinner we've ever had up in the mountains.
The staff is delightful, personable & well versed as to the preparation of each dish. The chef prepares every dish perfectly. Portions are surprisingly generous. Tonight was our first but not our last visit. Try it. You won't be disappointed!

Had dinner here with family. Food and service were excellent. Our waitress, Rebecca, knew her wines and the menu very well. She was engaging, pleasant, knowledgable,and very helpful. The presentation of our dishes was excellent. The seafood, vegetables, and sauce complimented one another perfectly. We have been to this restaurant several times over many years and have seen some variations,...
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This quaint restaurant in the mountain town of Banner Elk, NC was a gem to find for our celebration get away weekend. We were greeted promptly upon arrival. They asked our seating preference and found us a very quiet table in one of their alcoves. We were next to a six top, but the noise was very minimal and didn't...
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Although reservations are preferred, we are happy to seat walk-ins. Large groups are easily accommodated in our private dining room for up to fifty people. Our dress code is business casual. We want you to come comfortable and hungry. Be sure to browse through the many selections on our menu. Call us to make a reservation.

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